JSCC
07-09-2010, 02:23 AM
I was mesmerized by this Thorens Model TD2030 Acrylic Series TT. It comes complete with a TP300 arm (and any SME series arm if one wishes to fork out the cash difference).
What captured my attention was the blue hue when viewed from the top and from the sides, its plain clear acrylic. Beautiful !:thumbsup:
As I am hunting for a bargain high end (but not stratospherically priced) TT, this piece caught my eye when I walked around the Adelphi during lunch hour.
With the Thorens Clamp, Cork Mat, Model 005 MC/MM Phono Stage and an Ortofon 2M Blue (to color match) thrown in, it seem like a bargain .... and so ..... after walking around aimlessly but deep in thoughts, I finally pull the trigger and brought out my credit card! Of course, not before consulting my financial controller who gave me the thumbs up as its really a bargain!
US$4500 with Clamp, Cork Mat, MC/MM Phono Stage and Ortofon MM Catridge would easily bring the cost up to US$5000. Well, how could I resist when all I have to pay, log, stock and barrel for S$3570.
It will be at my home come next week Monday evening, fully setup to play my small little 55 pieces of Vinyl which I collected when I had my then vintage Linn LP12 setup. I could safely add I will just add one piece of Shunyata Venom 3 for the TT's power supply, still all under S$4k.
Now I am all set, TT, Bluray DVD/Universal Player, Tuner, CD/DAC/Pre and Speakers! Just sit back, plonk on the disc or vinyl and I am ready for MUSIC!
Attached pics to share (to also help explain how I was lured into buying it), the clamp, etc, all 48 lbs of polished metal and acrylic ... how to resists? I know in comparison to some member's serious TT setup may make this one seem "low end", but to me, this is one nice TT good enough for my small vinyl collection playback and enjoyment. For that, I am be very happy since its such a bargain! Well, the real pics will be posted next week when the TT is delivered. And I am sharing my new joy today! Makes my weekend!
Cheers!
What captured my attention was the blue hue when viewed from the top and from the sides, its plain clear acrylic. Beautiful !:thumbsup:
As I am hunting for a bargain high end (but not stratospherically priced) TT, this piece caught my eye when I walked around the Adelphi during lunch hour.
With the Thorens Clamp, Cork Mat, Model 005 MC/MM Phono Stage and an Ortofon 2M Blue (to color match) thrown in, it seem like a bargain .... and so ..... after walking around aimlessly but deep in thoughts, I finally pull the trigger and brought out my credit card! Of course, not before consulting my financial controller who gave me the thumbs up as its really a bargain!
US$4500 with Clamp, Cork Mat, MC/MM Phono Stage and Ortofon MM Catridge would easily bring the cost up to US$5000. Well, how could I resist when all I have to pay, log, stock and barrel for S$3570.
It will be at my home come next week Monday evening, fully setup to play my small little 55 pieces of Vinyl which I collected when I had my then vintage Linn LP12 setup. I could safely add I will just add one piece of Shunyata Venom 3 for the TT's power supply, still all under S$4k.
Now I am all set, TT, Bluray DVD/Universal Player, Tuner, CD/DAC/Pre and Speakers! Just sit back, plonk on the disc or vinyl and I am ready for MUSIC!
Attached pics to share (to also help explain how I was lured into buying it), the clamp, etc, all 48 lbs of polished metal and acrylic ... how to resists? I know in comparison to some member's serious TT setup may make this one seem "low end", but to me, this is one nice TT good enough for my small vinyl collection playback and enjoyment. For that, I am be very happy since its such a bargain! Well, the real pics will be posted next week when the TT is delivered. And I am sharing my new joy today! Makes my weekend!
Cheers!